Beresford, Thomas P.

Psychological adaptive mechanisms : ego defense recognition in practice and research / by Thomas P. Beresford. - New York : Oxford University Press, 2012. - p. ; cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Humans adapt -- The clinical model -- The clinical method -- Denial -- Avoidance/ distortion -- Psychotic projection -- Acting out -- Passive aggression -- Hypochondriasis -- Schizoid fantasy -- Neurotic projection -- Repression -- Intellectualization, or isolation of affect -- Dissociation -- Displacement -- Reaction formation -- Suppression -- Anticipation -- Altruism -- Sublimation -- Humor -- Clinical and practical uses.

9780199794492 (hardcover : alk. paper)

2012000399


Defense Mechanisms.
Adaptation, Psychological.
Stress, Psychological.

155.2 / BTP

WM 193